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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-08-21, Page 10ports Minor Hockey executive plans upcoming season HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call1-800661-2633 Champions The Mitchell Mets captured their second straight Brussels Men's Invitational Fastball Tournament championship on Aug. 5 by outlasting Monkton Muskrats 12-10 in 10 innings. Met captain Jeff Pauli, left, and coach Andy Bader, right, accept the championship trophy from Wayne Lowe. Advance-Times photo PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1996 Tykes win 2 of 3 in tourney Nine members of the Brussels Minor Hockey executive met Thursday, Aug. 8 to discuss the '96-'97 hockey season in Brussels. The meeting started with Brian Rutledge reporting on news from the Bulls hockey club. The two associations want to keep a very positive relationship built between them and have decided to have a representative at each other's meetings to keep the lines of communication open. The executive is working on having a novice tournament in Brussels to help increase revenue and keep costs down. However, members voted to raise registration fees in order to keep up with the rising costs of ice rental and insurance costs. Fundraising will be on a voluntary basis, but it was noted that the new sweaters purchased last year were the result of the proceeds raised through fundraising. Registration will be held on Sept. 11 and 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. The equipment exchange will again be included, with drop off being on Wednesday and the sale of the equipment being on the Thursday only. In order to keep hockey going in Brussels, members stressed again the need for volunteer coaches and trainers. Anyone interested and or with the ability, contact Al Bragg or attend the next meeting on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. All parents and people involved in minor hockey are invited to all meetings. People in surrounding areas who find they do not have a hockey team to join because of a shortage of numbers, may also become involved in the Brussels Minor Hockey Associa- tion. In making up a rained-out game, Blyth Blue Jay Tykes were on their game when Colborne 2 came to town, Aug. 14. Brittney Peters and Anthony Peters were the only defense required for the first inning as they secured all three outs on a pop fly catch and two outs at first base. Homeruns were belted by Robert Thompson, Darcey Cook and Kendall Whitfield. First base player Whitfield got two out at the base while Mary Thompson earned an out at home, in the second. Good plays by Eric Caldwell, Erin Moore and Kaitlyn Toll made for strong defense. Homers again dominated in the second when Justin Ritchie, Cook and Whitfield added to the tally. The bats slowed in the third with only one homer, by Brittney Peters, but three triples, by Moore, Ritchie and Anthony Peters. Homeruns in the final frame by Darcey Cook, Whitfield and Ashlee Cook took the final score to 25-14 for Myth. Entering a year-end tournament, Aug. 16 and 17, in Clinton, the squad won their first matchup against Holmesville 1, 25-23. It was a very close game, well- played by both teams which result- ed in an exciting contest. Blyth was hitting well with Darcey Cook crushing a homer, ' Emily Urquhart knocking a triple and Whitfield belting a double in the first. Singles were key in the second and third when Robert Thompson, Caldwell (two), Toll (two), Brittney Peters, Jenna Rinn, Darcey Cook, Ritchie and Urquhart all hit. Extra- base hits were struck by Whitfield, Anthony Peters and Moore. In the close match, every run counted, as the team tagged on more in the fourth. Triples went to Brittney Peters and Cook, doubles to Rinn and Moore and singles to Mary Thompson, Anthony Peters and Ritchie. Darcey Cook played a good defensive game, catching flies, grounders and tagging out runners. The win put them into the A side were they met Stanley Twp. the following day. Strong play in the field and at the plate pushed the squad to a 26-15 victory. Throughout the game triples were hit by Anthony Peters, Brit- tney Peters (a three-run shot) and Whitfield. Darcey Cook hit a homer while Toll tapped a good single in the fourth. In the field, Whitfield was steady, getting runners out at sec- ond and third. Mary Thompson assisted outs with stops in .the • infield and throws to Cook for the out. Cook earned a double play, catching a pop up then tagging the runner going to second. Heading into the semi-finals, the Blue Jays were up against the tough Colborne 1 squad. In another close contest, Blyth suffered a 15-12 defeat, to put them out of the tournament. The Tykes got off to a good start with a homer by Brittney Peters and triples by Ritchie, Anthony Peters and Emily Wood. The trio of Cook, Peters and Peters earned the three outs in the first. Whitfield made a good pick in the second for an out. Brittney Peters smashed a triple in the third and contributed to an out in the bottom of the inning while Anthony Peters got the other outs. The fifth saw a homerun by Rinn and a double by Moore. Coach Steve Cook thanked Jeff Peters, Warren Moore and Brenda Edgar for their coaching 'help throughout the year. To his players, he says he has total admiration for their dedication and their playing in a great baseball tournament. Belgrave Mites begin playoffs Bantams take defeat Brussels Bantams played Wingham all-stars on Thursday, Aug. 15 and lost 4-1. The Wingham team, composed of over 19 players, was led by Elias Valdes. He scored Wingham's first goal and was the key to their attack. The Brussels team which was composed of the B team and Acre- T was led by Adam Carr who organize a spirited counter attack. Brussels' Richard Terpstra scored on a nicely executed header. At the half both teams were tied. In the second half the Wingham team's skill and experience paid off. Stewart Campbell put the Wingham team ahead. They retained possession of the ball for most of the half and the Brussels' keeper was kept busy. Enrique Aldaz scored for Wingham from a shot in front of the goal. John Earl Paradis completed the Wingham scoring on a shot from the left side. Brussels used Andrew Exel and Phillip Graber as keepers but the Wingham forwards were very persistent in their shots. Gary Martin played fullback for Brussels. Late in the game Kirk Baillie left his halfback position and tried his hand at keeper. He made several key saves when Win • ham ke i t u. their attack. It was a productive week for the Belgrave Mite girls as they earned top spot for regular season play and entered the playoffs. Aug, 13, the final game of the regular season, took the squad to Fordwich, where they quickly took command. After four consecutive walks, a steal home and an Ashley Gaunt grand slam, Belgrave scored seven. Michelle Cook pitched the first, earning two strikeouts, but allow- ing five runs. Stepping to the plate in the sec- ond, Belgrave again racked Up the maximum runs on a two-run homer by Nicole Meier and a grand slam by Kristen Palmer. Tiger defence allowed only four Zurich batters to reach base in 8-0 and 4-0 wins as Brussels eliminated the Rangers in HCFL opening round playoffs. The Tigers now advance to the league semi-finals against the Zurich Panthers, who upset the second place Lieury Red Sox. Game one saw Brett Clarkson bat three for three while Murray Pipe and Todd Uhrig were three for four. pou g Conley went the distance with a one hit, one walk performance. In game two Uhrig batted three for four, including two homeruns, while Doug Shaw Was two for two and Tim Fritz two for three. Uhrig allowed only two runners to reach base, both on walks, while striking out twelve. Friday-night the Tigers tied their best of three WOAA series with a 7-0 win over Monkton. The Tigers struck early, scoring three runs in each of the first and third innings. Pipe and Uhrig each batted three for four with Shaw hitting two for two. Uhrig pitched a six-hit 12- strikeout game for the win. The Huron County Fastball Up 14-5, Belgrave's Nicole Proc- ter threw for three strikeouts, with three runs scoring. It was a tough outing for Ford- wich as they allowed Belgrave to score seven in the third, all on walks. The hometowners came alive in the third, pushing seven over the plate off Belgrave pitcher Kristen Palmer. Leading their opponent 21-15, a two-run double by Elston put the game out of reach for Fordwich. The total was 23-18. Coral Nicholson and Emily Elston shared the back catcher role. The squad entered playoffs League All-Stars are in Walton Saturday night at 8:30 for a rematch against the Goderich Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, an All-Star team comprised of the best of the Goderich Industrial League, won the first game of the home and away series by a 4-2 score. against Walton, Aug. 15, in the best two-of-three series. Excellent pitching and strong hit- ting put Belgrave on top in the 13-5 victory. After holding Walton to one run in the first with good defensive plays by Elston, Cook and Procter, doubles by Cook and Procter brought in four runs. ith the duo of Procter and Elston controlling the plays, Proc- ter struck out three, allowing a sin- gle run. ln the lead 4-1, Belgrave came out strong in the second, tallying the maximum runs. Elston smashed a triple, Procter hit a double and single were added by Palmer, Meier, Cook and Jenna Howatt. Even walks taken by Ronna Shaw and Bridget Kellington pushed in runs. Elston and Cook each hit triples while Meier walked, for the final two points in the third. Managing only three runs in the third and fourth, Walton took the loss. Cook and Palmer also pitched. HURON COUNTY FASTBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS vs GODERICH FASTBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS Saturday, Aug. 24th at 8:30 p.m. Walton Ball Park Tigers shut out Zurich in first round playoffs BLYTH MINOR HOCKEY August Draw Winners Dave Lee's Car Oiling - 1 car oiled - Randy McNaughton Blyth Minor Hockey - 1 child's registration - Rosie Lee